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U.S. imports of electrical carbon or graphite articles (other) (HS 854590) totaled $5.0M in May 2026, traded with 24 countries.
Importers of Electrical Carbon or Graphite Articles (Other) paid $919K in duties in May 2026 — an effective duty rate of 20% on $4.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Electrical Carbon or Graphite Articles (Other) imports of $5.0M in May 2026 ran 22% below the year-to-date monthly average of $6.4M.
Last updated: May 2026 dataBeyond electrodes and brushes, a broad range of carbon and graphite articles serve electrical purposes — including arc light carbons, resistance heating elements, current-collector strips, and specialty graphite components for semiconductor and vacuum equipment. The US schedule carves out arc light carbons (8545902000) and groups remaining graphite and carbon articles for electrical use in a general NESOI line (8545904000). Japan leads US import supply for this heading, followed by China and South Korea, reflecting the concentration of advanced carbon fabrication for electronics and semiconductor applications in East Asia. Imports from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs.
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Arc light carbons are specifically shaped carbon rods or sticks designed to produce a sustained electric arc for lighting or projection purposes. All other carbon or graphite articles for electrical use that do not qualify as electrodes, brushes, or arc light carbons fall into the NESOI line (8545904000). The distinction is based on the article's specific design and intended function, not simply its material.
Japan and South Korea host major producers of high-purity isostatic graphite and specialty carbon components used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment, flat-panel display production, and precision electrical applications. These products require tightly controlled material properties that favor established East Asian manufacturers with long-standing process expertise.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8545904000 | GRAPHITE/CARBON ARTICLES, FOR ELEC PURPOSE, NESOI | $5.4M | 14.93% | 94.10% | $799K |
| 8545902000 | ARC LIGHT CARBONS | $273K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $27K |
GRAPHITE/CARBON ARTICLES, FOR ELEC PURPOSE, NESOI
ARC LIGHT CARBONS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8545900000 | ELECTRICAL CARBON OR GRAPHITE ARTICLES,NESOI | $8.4M |
ELECTRICAL CARBON OR GRAPHITE ARTICLES,NESOI
279.9K kg
MACH FOR RECP/CONVR/TRANS/REGN OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA
HS 851762
SOLID-STATE NON-VOL SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICES
HS 852351
SMARTPHONES
HS 851713
PROCESSORS AND CONTROLLERS, ELECTRONIC INTEG CIRCT
HS 854231
CONTROLS ETC W ELECT APPR F ELECT CONT NOV 1000 V
HS 853710
STATIC CONVERTERS; ADP POWER SUPPLIES
HS 850440
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $42K | $6.0M | +$6.0M |
| Pennsylvania | $90K | $1.6M | +$1.5M |
| Texas | $1.4M | $126K | -$1.3M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $176K | $4.4M | +$4.3M |
| HOUSTON, TX | $1.4M | -- | -$1.4M |
| CHESTER, PA | -- | $1.1M | +$1.1M |